Gibson Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Gibson has English origins, meaning 'son of Gib'. It evolved from the medieval name Gibberd and became popular in the 19th century. The name is often associated with strength and has a positive image in contemporary culture. There are no notable biblical connections, and it has several common variants.
The name Gibson is most popular in Michigan, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Gibson has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Gibson' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1893rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2343rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2339th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3715th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3027th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1267th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1098th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14712th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13314th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Gibson' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Gibson"
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɪbsən/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Gibson is derived from the medieval given name 'Gib', which is a diminutive of 'Gilbert'. The suffix '-son' indicates 'son of', thus meaning 'son of Gib'.
Meaning
son of Gib
Language Evolution
Gibberd, Gib, Gibson
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in England and among English-speaking populations. It became more widespread through the use of surnames as identifiers.
Variants & Derivatives
Gibb, Gib, Gibby
Modern Popularity & Image
Gibson is widely recognized today, often associated with strength and reliability. It has a positive connotation and is commonly used in various cultural contexts.
Famous People
Mel Gibson, Gibson Les Paul (guitar model), Gibson Guitars (brand)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Gibson"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Gibson"
"Gibson" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1893rd of 7545 | 275 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2343rd of 6773 | 188 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2339th of 7552 | 230 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3715th of 10718 | 124 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3027th of 16616 | 304 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1267th of 24088 | 1,960 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1098th of 23106 | 2,203 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 14712th of 35406 | 80 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 13314th of 30306 | 71 |
Regional Popularity of "Gibson" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
83.05% 1176th/1416 |
- |
96.75% 2289th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
52.49% 3316th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
20.10% 921st/4582 |
50.17% 2591st/5164 |
18.13% 1326th/7313 |
18.99% 1417th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
20.53% 818th/3984 |
45.00% 2019th/4487 |
16.37% 1117th/6822 |
19.55% 1227th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Gibson" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Gibson"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Gibson" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.